Meaning of the word crook in English

What does crook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crook

US /krʊk/
UK /krʊk/

Noun

1.

a very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat:

Example:
These politicians are just a bunch of crooks.

Adjective

1.

bad or sick:

Example:
I'm a bit crook at the moment.

Verb

1.

to bend your arm or finger:

Example:
She delicately crooked her little finger as she picked up her cup.
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